Harney County

Ecosystem Overview

The Harney County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Harney County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wildhorse Lake, Harney County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Harney County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wildhorse Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cirsium peckii

Very Common23 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common14 obs.

Trifolium longipes

long-stalk clover

Very Common13 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common11 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

tansyleaf evening primrose

Common11 obs.

Erigeron linearis

desert yellow fleabane

Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common10 obs.

Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides

Common10 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common9 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common9 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Occasional9 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional9 obs.

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Poa mansfieldii

Occasional9 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Occasional9 obs.

Urocitellus beldingi

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Occasional8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional8 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare8 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

prairie lupine

Rare8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Harney County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Burns

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hines

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Harney County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Harney County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Burns

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hines

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wildhorse Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cirsium peckii

Very Common23 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common14 obs.

Trifolium longipes

long-stalk clover

Very Common13 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common11 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

tansyleaf evening primrose

Common11 obs.

Erigeron linearis

desert yellow fleabane

Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common10 obs.

Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides

Common10 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common9 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common9 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Occasional9 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional9 obs.

No image

Poa mansfieldii

Occasional9 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Occasional9 obs.

Urocitellus beldingi

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Occasional8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional8 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare8 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

prairie lupine

Rare8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Rare8 obs.

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